Ala Moana Bowls Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.28° N 157.84° W

Ala Moana Bowls Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ala Moana Bowls sea temperature is
26.8° C
0.4° 

Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with 1,220 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ala Moana Bowls this week:

The surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ala Moana Bowls in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 4th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 4th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 1st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Ala Moana Bowls. The next 16 days are a mixed bag, but we’ve got a few moments where it might just line up.

Right from the start, we’re looking at a bit of a rough patch. The first week is dominated by a strong, persistent trade wind blowing cross-offshore at 25 mph, which keeps the surface clean but the wind is pumping. The swell is all short-period, windswell stuff, around 6ft to 7ft, but the energy is moderate to strong (893 to 1115). The problem is the quality; the wave comment calls it "poor" or "marginal" for the first few days. Saturday the 1st of August sees the swell bump up to 10ft, but that’s big and raw with an 8-second period—not the kind of wave that’s going to be user-friendly. That’s more for the experts, and even then, it’s not looking great. The wind stays strong, and the scores are low.

The wind does ease up a bit from the 4th of August, dropping to a 9 mph gentle breeze, and we start to see a longer 11-second period, which is a positive sign. The swell drops to 5ft – 5ft, and the energy is moderate (653). The “marginal” tag is still there, but it’s a step in the right direction. This pattern of similar, modest conditions continues through the 5th and 6th, with the wind picking back up but the swell staying small and weak.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, comes in the second week. Look at the 10th of August. The swell direction shifts to the SSW, and the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds—that’s proper groundswell. The height is small, only 3ft, but the energy is still moderate (779). The wind is still a cross-off at 16 mph, which will keep it clean. This is the kind of long-period energy that Bowls loves. It’s a reef, so it’ll handle the long period just fine, offering those long, lined-up walls. The crowd factor is "often" here, so expect company, but the quality will be worth it.

That same long-period, south-southwest swell continues through the 14th and 15th of August. On the 14th, the wind goes glassy, dropping to 3 mph, with a period of 19 seconds. The wave comment actually says "expect good surf conditions" for the first time. The swell is tiny at 2ft, but with that energy (490) and glassy conditions, it could be a sneaky good session if you’re on the right board. The 15th looks similar with a 16-second period and a light breeze, another solid option.

Overall, the best bet is the window from the 10th of August onwards, with the glassy conditions on the 14th being the absolute highlight. But remember, it’s long-range, so don’t set your watch by it just yet. The first week you’ll be battling the wind, but the second week has some real potential.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, strong winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
375
469
1130
1220
871
889
844
722
541
394
321
811
593
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373
280
218
81
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:11AM0.31m
5:26PM0.64m
5:57AM0.34m
5:55PM0.59m
6:49AM0.38m
6:24PM0.52m
7:47AM0.42m
6:55PM0.44m
8:56AM0.47m
7:27PM0.36m
10:11AM0.53m
8:07PM0.29m
Low Tide
11:58PM0.07m
10:29AM0.06m
00:22AM0.06m
11:14AM0.11m
00:48AM0.05m
12:06PM0.16m
1:15AM0.04m
1:14PM0.22m
1:46AM0.04m
2:52PM0.27m
2:23AM0.03m
5:19PM0.27m
3:10AM0.03m
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Information about the Ala Moana Bowls Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ala Moana Bowls provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ala Moana Bowls can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ala Moana Bowls) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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